Wyman was first elected to the City Council in 1992 from District 2 — including the neighborhoods of Dover Shores East, Engelwood Park, Monterey, Dover Estates, Lake Fredrica and Ventura — and was easily re-elected in 1996, 2000 and 2004. She was known as a plainspoken commissioner who sometimes grew impatient when she thought council debates ran needlessly long, which happened more frequently after the city began televising its meetings.

Through her time on the council, she was a promoter of a city-sponsored youth program, After-School All-Stars. She was a tireless booster for the program, cajoling celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to Orlando for fundraisers. The program provides tutoring, academic counseling and athletic activities after school and during the summer at area middle schools.

When she decided to retire from the council at the end of her fourth term, she became the program's full-time director at a yearly salary of $75,000.

"If Betty has a legacy, it would be After-School All-Stars. It was her passion," said Don Ammerman, who served with Wyman on the City Council and maintained a friendship with her.

When she left the council, Wyman was given the ceremonial title of city commissioner emeritus. Flags in the city were lowered to half-staff Wednesday.

"She was a great city commissioner for 16 years, and she'll certainly be missed," Mayor Buddy Dyer said. "She rendered stellar service to the city of Orlando."

In addition to her work on the City Council, Wyman loved to socialize — and play matchmaker.

Commissioner Daisy Lynum said Wyman once set her up on a date.

"It was through Betty that I had my first date on the council," Lynum said. "She was very caring and took care of everyone."

Wyman is survived by her son, John Shepp, an employee of the Orlando Fire Department. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

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